Working Fathers in Rwanda

What is the total duration of paid paternity leave at the time of delivery?

4 days

What is the wage replacement rate for paternity leave?

100 % of normal wage

Who pays for paternity leave?

Employer

Does the law require parental leave for parents?

No

Does the law require that parents with minor children or workers with other family responsibilities be provided with flexible time or part time work options?

No

More about paternity leave:

Under article 02 of the Ministerial Order N°03 of 13/07/2010 Determining Circumstantial Leaves, a worker is entitled to four working days' circumstantial leave (paternity leave, in this case) on the birth of a child (worker’s wife delivery).

Source: §02 of the Ministerial Order N°03 of 13/07/2010 Determining Circumstantial Leaves

More about parental leave:

No provisions could be located in the law supporting parental leave for new parents after exhaustion of maternity leave.